During an interview Friday (April 4) in Las Vegas, at the ACM Party for a Cause concert benefiting Outnumber Hunger, the duo opened up on how much their lives have changed since last year’s win of New Artist of the Year.

“It was a big turning point in our career,” Hubbard told Radio.com. “New Artist of the Year, it felt like it was a boost of momentum. Everything kicked into high gear. Ever since then it’s been game on.”